As Hurricane Irene barrels down on the East Coast, threatening to be the worst storm in decades, travelers are expecting the worst. And to help those stranded by foul weather conditions, The Setai Fifth Avenue, A Capella Managed Hotel in Midtown Manhattan is offering a discounted rate all weekend so you can hunker down in luxury while gale force winds take their toll outside. The hotel’s Bar on Fifth is the ideal refuge from the storm; order up a “Dark and Stormy” cocktail—complimentary to those booking this storm special—and sooth your nerves with nightly jazz music. Effective from Friday, August 26th, through Monday, August 29th – guests who use the booking code “IRENE” are entitled to a starting rate of $359 for a standard room, representing an approximately 30 percent discount at the luxury hotel.